1. Choose a rescue
Set one animal rescue as the next decision. The official game description confirms animals are taken from cages; it does not publish a ranked roster.
Save Animals! Rescue Route Planner
Plan one rescue route at a time: choose the next rescue, avoid the zookeeper, and decide when the ranch is the safer next stop.
2. Manage the risk
Use the escape route that keeps the evil zookeeper risk understandable. Stop and reset your plan if the in-game situation changes.
3. Return to the ranch
Bring the rescued animal to the ranch, then review upgrades and offline earnings in-game before choosing the next run.